2021-61
2021-61
Resolution Introducing Proposed Local Law 2 Entitled “Recreation Policy For Parkland
Improvements
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County,
New York, held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on March 22,
2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll
being called, the following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-61
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Mover
Defeated
Angela Bettina Voter
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Seconder
Withdrawn
Al Casella Voter
The following Resolution was introduced by Councilman Beale and seconded by
Councilman Phillips.
WHEREAS, the Town of Wappinger Planning Board may require subdivision plats and site
plans containing residential units to reserve land suitably located for playground or other
recreational purposes upon a finding that the development creates a need for additional
recreational facilities, pursuant to §§ 274-a and 277 of the Town Law of the State of New York;
and
WHEREAS, the Town Board believes that the Town of Wappinger should focus its limited
recreational resources on central park facilities in the Town to reduce the costs of maintaining
such recreational facilities, insure their safety and security and provide the best recreational
opportunities to the residents of the Town and to that end where a central park facility cannot be
provided, the Planning Board should require a recreation fee in lieu of the dedication; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering the adoption of a Local Law to amend the Town
Code to implement these changes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that the proposed adoption of the aforementioned
Local Law is a Type II action pursuant to 6 NYCRR § 617.5 (c)(20) and is otherwise exempt
from environmental review pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act
(“SEQRA”).
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the Town Board hereby introduces for adoption
proposed Local Law ____ of the Year 2021 entitled “RECREATION POLICY FOR
PARKLAND IMPROVEMENTS” in the form annexed hereto; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board determines that the enactment of the
aforementioned Local Law is a Type II action as defined in 6 NYCRR 617.5 and, accordingly,
the Town Board hereby expressly determines that this action is not an action that requires review
pursuant to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA)
or pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby schedules a Public Hearing on the
proposed adoption of Local Law 2 of the Year 2021 entitled “RECREATION POLICY FOR
PARKLAND IMPROVEMENTS” to be held at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers
Falls, New York on the 26th day of April, 2021, at 7:30 p.m., and the Town Clerk is directed to
post the Notice of the Public Hearing in the form annexed hereto and to publish same in the
Southern Dutchess News and Poughkeepsie Journal as required by law.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED \[UNANIMOUS\]
MOVER: William H. Beale, Councilman
SECONDER: Christopher Phillips, Councilman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York
3/22/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK